Securities Issuance Officer

BNP Paribas CIB

About The Job

ITO Department of CIB Global Market deals with documentation and operational management of securities issues by BNP Paribas Issuance BV, dedicated to CIB GM and supporting sales teams located mainly in Europe. The documentation mandate consists mainly of the final terms and supporting documents, which will be drafted according to templates issued by LEGAL. Issuance Operations consist of pre-trade tasks (ISIN code activation, data reconciliation, agent’s information)

Your Main Activities Are

Prepare documentation of issues on underlying equities, indices, BNPP proprietary indices, commodities, currencies, and ETF. The documentation consists mainly of the final terms and supporting documents which will be drafted according to templates issued by LEGAL
Review and validate certain documents automatically generated by Front Office systems (Universal drafter, FISH, TEP Studio)
Ensuring the consistency of programme documentation with the terms and templates drafted by LEGAL
Take over the formalities for depositing documentation of structured securities issues with market authorities, financial agents, quotation exchanges or clearing systems
Ensure administrative formalities (e.g. drafting notices) in connection with events affecting securities issues (issuing call events, corporate actions, increases, adjustments, etc.), in accordance with the procedures and templates established by LEGAL; Adjust internal databases following these events
Be a proactive partner with Front-Offices, Back-Offices, financial officers and other stakeholders in the broadcast chain for the successful completion of the closing and rating of the broadcasts
Interacting with the lawyers of the SIG Paris legal team to (i) contribute to the improvement of the legal templates for the coverage of issues, and (ii) maintain the level of automation of the drafting and workflow tool used for the securities issuance activity
Maintain the databases of the documentation of securities issues
Ensure a high level of execution concerning the daily production of the Final Terms
Validate inside cut-off period all ETS issuances for the region in charge. Be able to escalate to IT support (Ecommerce, EQD Drafter) as well as other related stakeholders when necessary
Be able to identify and accurately draft all CE + WT structures under ITO scope
Strive for rigor and accuracy of the drafting Templates available on the Issuemaster library
Participate and contribute to activity optimization and projects and promote initiatives/innovations within the team that can make our daily work more efficient

Profile And Skills To Success

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting
Proficient knowledge in MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel
Fluent in English, verbal and written
Understanding of stock market products, structured securities and the various underlying factors
Reactiveness, organization skills and ability to manage priorities
Attention to detail and accuracy of product characteristics
Good interpersonal skills and strong team spirit
Ability to communicate and work with other ITO teams and other departments (LEGAL, Front Office, Back Office)
Results driven and ability to deliver
Ability to work in a demanding environment (in terms of expected quality of work and time)
Rigorous, autonomous and eager to learn attitude
Professionalism, adaptability, dynamism, ability to grasp problems and propose solutions

Why joining BNP Paribas?

Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

International reach

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured 0around three operating divisions:

Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses
Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas ´ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.

Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.